Cubs C Contreras looking for big year
Willson Contreras was on his way to a huge season last year when he got hurt.
Willson Contreras was on his way to a huge season last year when he got hurt.
Renteria has White Sox feeling confident, working hard
Even though the Chicago White Sox are relatively early in their rebuilding project, the enthusiasm is very high - even by spring training standards of optimism.
Even though the Chicago White Sox are relatively early in their rebuilding project, the enthusiasm is very high - even by spring training standards of optimism.
Cubs' Zobrist hoping to bounce back after down season
Throughout 2017, Ben Zobrist felt the strain of the previous two years.
Throughout 2017, Ben Zobrist felt the strain of the previous two years.
Wrigley Field renovations making progress as 2018 begins
Wrigley Field will still feel plenty familiar to Chicago Cubs fans this season even as the 104-year-old ballpark undergoes more major renovations.
Wrigley Field will still feel plenty familiar to Chicago Cubs fans this season even as the 104-year-old ballpark undergoes more major renovations.
Garcia aims to build on All-Star season for White Sox
Avisail Garcia is trying to pick up where he left off last year. So far, so good.
Avisail Garcia is trying to pick up where he left off last year. So far, so good.
Cubs newcomer Morrow set to close in revamped bullpen
Brandon Morrow has pitched in just about every role during his 11 seasons in the majors.
Brandon Morrow has pitched in just about every role during his 11 seasons in the majors.
White Sox banking on youth, confidence on the mound
Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez made it to the Chicago White Sox roster last season. Top prospect Michael Kopech figures to land sometime this summer. Former first-round picks Carlos Rodon and Carson Fulmer remain in the mix.
Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez made it to the Chicago White Sox roster last season. Top prospect Michael Kopech figures to land sometime this summer. Former first-round picks Carlos Rodon and Carson Fulmer remain in the mix.
Cubs' Rizzo travels to Florida to offer support
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is departing spring training for his home in Parkland, Florida, to offer support in the wake of a deadly shooting at his former high school.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is departing spring training for his home in Parkland, Florida, to offer support in the wake of a deadly shooting at his former high school.
With Darvish, well-armed Cubs hold first spring workout
The Chicago Cubs, boosted by the addition of Yu Darvish, are certainly well armed as they start spring training. The result, they hope, is a drive toward a second crown in three years.
The Chicago Cubs, boosted by the addition of Yu Darvish, are certainly well armed as they start spring training. The result, they hope, is a drive toward a second crown in three years.
White Sox have high expectations after 67-win season
Coming off a 67-win season, the Chicago White Sox have high expectations.
Coming off a 67-win season, the Chicago White Sox have high expectations.
Yu Darvish, Cubs finalize $126 million, 6-year contract
When Yu Darvish met with Theo Epstein and other Chicago Cubs' officials last December in the Dallas area, the Japanese pitcher liked what he heard.
When Yu Darvish met with Theo Epstein and other Chicago Cubs' officials last December in the Dallas area, the Japanese pitcher liked what he heard.
AP source: Yu Darvish, Cubs reach $126 million, 6-year deal
The winter-long dance is over. Yu Darvish is joining the Chicago Cubs.
The winter-long dance is over. Yu Darvish is joining the Chicago Cubs.
Yolmer Sanchez beats White Sox in salary arbitration
Infielder Yolmer Sanchez beat the Chicago White Sox in salary arbitration and will get a raise from $546,000 to $2.35 million rather than the team's $2.1 million offer.
Infielder Yolmer Sanchez beat the Chicago White Sox in salary arbitration and will get a raise from $546,000 to $2.35 million rather than the team's $2.1 million offer.
Cubs co-owner to become GOP finance chair
The Republican National Committee is confirming billionaire Todd Ricketts as its next finance chair, replacing casino magnate Steve Wynn, who resigned last week over sexual misconduct allegations.
The Republican National Committee is confirming billionaire Todd Ricketts as its next finance chair, replacing casino magnate Steve Wynn, who resigned last week over sexual misconduct allegations.
Abreu sticks around as White Sox rebuild
The numbers are just part of the picture. Jose Abreu’s value to the Chicago White Sox extends far beyond the field.
The numbers are just part of the picture. Jose Abreu’s value to the Chicago White Sox extends far beyond the field.
Former White Sox slugger Jim Thome elected to Hall of Fame
Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.
Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.
AP source: Cubs having active talks with RHP Yu Darvish
The Chicago Cubs are having active talks with free agent Yu Darvish, hoping to add the right-hander to their rotation as they try for a second championship in three seasons.
The Chicago Cubs are having active talks with free agent Yu Darvish, hoping to add the right-hander to their rotation as they try for a second championship in three seasons.
Duensing, Cubs finalize $7 million, 2-year contract
Left-hander Brian Duensing and Chicago have finalized a $7 million, two-year contract for the reliever to remain with the Cubs.
Left-hander Brian Duensing and Chicago have finalized a $7 million, two-year contract for the reliever to remain with the Cubs.
Cubs' Bryant agrees to record-setting $10.85M deal
Kris Bryant has agreed to a $10.85 million, one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, a record for a player eligible for arbitration for the first time.
Kris Bryant has agreed to a $10.85 million, one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, a record for a player eligible for arbitration for the first time.
All's quiet for Cubs at fan convention
There was no surprise return for Jake Arrieta. No dramatic entrance for Yu Darvish, Alex Cobb or Greg Holland, either.
There was no surprise return for Jake Arrieta. No dramatic entrance for Yu Darvish, Alex Cobb or Greg Holland, either.